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CE03 ZRY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,631 mi
Last recorded149,631 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 149,631 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 149,631 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 135,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 135,350 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 124,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine has a vacuum leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 124,276 miles

engine has a vacuum leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 112,124 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 112,124 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 99,541 miles

n/s/r tyre stepping

Fail 1 Aug 2013 99,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre stepping

Pass 24 Jul 2012 85,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,015 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,991 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,798 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,116 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,906 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 42,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,035 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 27,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CE03 ZRY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE03 ZRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE03 ZRY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is CE03 ZRY safe to buy?

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